Threats to Sea Turtles

Illegal harvesting, habitat encroachment, and pollution are only
some of the things sea turtles must fight against to stay alive.
Researchers at FWRI are studying these threats and finding ways to
help the population survive.

Coastal armoring structures (i.e., seawalls, bulkheads, revetments,
and sandbags) are designed to protect upland property, but have the
unfortunate effect of degrading marine turtle nesting habitat in
Florida.